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around the world, the united states is leading once more. from europe, to asia, our alliances are stronger than ever. our ties with the americas are deeper. we are setting the agenda like no other. we are leaving on global security, even as we maintain a strong nuclear deterrent, mobilizing dozens of nations to secure nuclear materials so they never fall into the hands of terrorists. rallying to get the strongest sanctions on iran and north korea. boosting our exports, made in america. [applause] we are expanding exchanges and collaboration's in areas that people often admire most about america. the innovation, science, and technology. we are leaving on behalf of human dignity and on behalf of freedom. we are standing with the people in the middle east and africa. present -- preventing and massacre in libya in which the united states and our air force led from the front. [applause] we deliver to our neighbors when they were in need and our japanese allies after earthquake and tsunami. because of this progress, around the world there is a new
around the world, the united states is leading once more. from europe, to asia, our alliances are stronger than ever. our ties with the americas are deeper. we are setting the agenda like no other. we are leaving on global security, even as we maintain a strong nuclear deterrent, mobilizing dozens of nations to secure nuclear materials so they never fall into the hands of terrorists. rallying to get the strongest sanctions on iran and north korea. boosting our exports, made in america....
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who says a nonveteran cannot be patriotic and support the united states of america? if such an amendment passes, who would it impact? most of our nonveteran cemetery directors have family ties with veterans. for example, one of our long serving national cemetery directors had a father who served in the u.s. army during world war ii and saw combat in the philippines, a brother who served as an army infantryman in vietnam, a husband who served in the marine corps during the vietnam war, and most recently a son-in-law in the marines who served two tures overseas in operation desert storm. this bill will result in a child, a sibling or a spouse of a veteran losing his or her job or being denied the opportunity for promotion. these individuals supported their family members as they put their lives on the line for our nation and now they wish to contribute -- to continue to honor and care for the graves of veterans in their final resting place. v.a. follows all federal laws and regulations regarding hiring preference to eligible ved veterans. this legislation would make v.
who says a nonveteran cannot be patriotic and support the united states of america? if such an amendment passes, who would it impact? most of our nonveteran cemetery directors have family ties with veterans. for example, one of our long serving national cemetery directors had a father who served in the u.s. army during world war ii and saw combat in the philippines, a brother who served as an army infantryman in vietnam, a husband who served in the marine corps during the vietnam war, and most...
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joe -- his words -- and eight united states back for saving my life. his entire family was extended and i can spread to this day, if you talk to him, -- his entire family was exterminated in the camps. to this day, if you talk to him, you need subtitles. [laughter] a real character. he cannot speak english at all. how is he going to pass the armed forces qualifying test? cheats.'t -- he [laughter] gets the highest grade. the jig is up. he winds up in korea. he is nominated for the medal of honor four at separate times. his first sergeant was a real anti-semite, sent them out by himself, hoping he would not come back. 50 years later -- by the way, he was ultimately captured and spent time at tunney's concentration camp -- chinese concentration camps. he knew how to survive in camps. he had done that before. a bunch of his buddies get together for every in and say, "what ever happened to ted rubin? i recommended him for the medal of honor." to make a long story a little bit shorter, we wrote it up and got it done. i went to the ceremony in 2005 and met s
joe -- his words -- and eight united states back for saving my life. his entire family was extended and i can spread to this day, if you talk to him, -- his entire family was exterminated in the camps. to this day, if you talk to him, you need subtitles. [laughter] a real character. he cannot speak english at all. how is he going to pass the armed forces qualifying test? cheats.'t -- he [laughter] gets the highest grade. the jig is up. he winds up in korea. he is nominated for the medal of...
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united states pearl commission, salaries and expenses, $12,772,000. legal activities, salaries and expenses, general legal activities, $863,367,000. the chair: for what purpose does the gentlelady from california seek recognition? ms. waters: i have an amendment at the desk. the chair: the clerk will report. the clerk: an amendment offered by ms. waters of california. page 23, line 9, after the dollar amount insert increased by $13,500,000. page 25, line 9, after the dollar amount, insert increased by $21,500,000. page 30, line 15, after the dollar amount, insert increased by $9 million. page 61, line 13, after the dollar amount insert reduced by $44 million. page 63, line 20, after the dollar amount insert reduced by $38 million. ms. waters: i ask unanimous consent that it be considered as read. the chair: the gentlelady is recognized for five minutes. ms. waters: thank you very much. my amendment to h.r. 5326 would fully fund the department of justice's financial and mortgage fraud enforcement activities as well as the new residential mortgage-backe
united states pearl commission, salaries and expenses, $12,772,000. legal activities, salaries and expenses, general legal activities, $863,367,000. the chair: for what purpose does the gentlelady from california seek recognition? ms. waters: i have an amendment at the desk. the chair: the clerk will report. the clerk: an amendment offered by ms. waters of california. page 23, line 9, after the dollar amount insert increased by $13,500,000. page 25, line 9, after the dollar amount, insert...
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united states is a christian country. a lot of people see that if i give you this right, they would think that we were going back to sodom and gomorrah. we talked about this all weekend. i have friends who are gay and they are like -- john, what do you think? i was like, it does not matter, but when you try to push your issues on to people to get elected -- look, gay people are not going to get elected down south. southern states have their standards and they are not going to do it. columbus, ohio, we have a huge community here. i have no problem there. but when year issue is about you all giving us these rights, it will take a little bit of time. host: we take a point. let's have chuck answer. guest: what you pointed out is interesting. conversation's last week, it has led to more conversation on this, which may have been the best thing the president could have done. having more of these conversations all weekend is a healthy thing for the country. it is definitely moving us forward. i would take exception to the idea th
united states is a christian country. a lot of people see that if i give you this right, they would think that we were going back to sodom and gomorrah. we talked about this all weekend. i have friends who are gay and they are like -- john, what do you think? i was like, it does not matter, but when you try to push your issues on to people to get elected -- look, gay people are not going to get elected down south. southern states have their standards and they are not going to do it. columbus,...
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so -- serving the citizens of the united states. please keep all the members of this congress and all who work for the people's house in good health, that they might faithfully fulfill the great responsibility given them by the people of this great nation. bless us this day and every day, may all that is done here this day be for your greater honor and glory, amen. the speaker: the chair has examined the journal of the last day's proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, the journal stands approved. for what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania rise? >> mr. speaker, pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, i demand a vote on agreeing to the speaker's approval of the journal. the speaker pro tempore: the -- the speaker: the question is on agreeing to the speaker's approval of the journal. those in favor say aye. those opposed, no. in the opinion of the chair, the ayes have it. the journal is approved. >> mr. speaker. mr. speaker, i -- the speaker: the gentleman from pennsylvania. >> m
so -- serving the citizens of the united states. please keep all the members of this congress and all who work for the people's house in good health, that they might faithfully fulfill the great responsibility given them by the people of this great nation. bless us this day and every day, may all that is done here this day be for your greater honor and glory, amen. the speaker: the chair has examined the journal of the last day's proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof....
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come to united states is for better opportunities. that translates into work and school and opportunities. we have a tradition of bringing in people from all over the world through our entire history. in the middle of the 20th century, we had a low point in 1970 of the share of the population of foreign born. that was a moment of the post- war baby boom growing economy. when that started to pick up over the next decades, a lot of immigrants had reasons to come here in large numbers. it also coincides with what was happening in countries in the developing world during that time. immigrants from asia, latin america, and the caribbean, in the 1970's and 1980's, we started to see people having more opportunity to leave. they were being educated. they had momentum and the possibility of leaving their country because of the development going on in those places. recently we have seen a larger flow from africa. this is the fastest-growing group. it is the smallest, but we saw that. another factor is a lot of refugee flows. the u.s. gets more
come to united states is for better opportunities. that translates into work and school and opportunities. we have a tradition of bringing in people from all over the world through our entire history. in the middle of the 20th century, we had a low point in 1970 of the share of the population of foreign born. that was a moment of the post- war baby boom growing economy. when that started to pick up over the next decades, a lot of immigrants had reasons to come here in large numbers. it also...
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last year the united states ran a trade deficit of $558 billion. if you look just at the trade in goods, this number jumps to an astounding $737 billion. according to a recent report by the economic policy institute, the growth in the u.s. trade deficit with china alone has led to the loss of almost three million american jobs in the last 10 years. too often the u.s. opens its markets to foreign competition without resip are a -- without access. while we play by the rules here in the united states, other countries impose unfair tariffs, duties and technical barriers and even use techniques like currency manipulation to gain international trade rules. china aggressively uses trade policies including currency mama niplation to protect -- manipulation to protect and subsidize their domestic industries while undermining american companies. in response to the world trade organization case that the united states brought against china, the chinese government recently imposed new retaliatory duties on american-made vehicles which are clearly in violation o
last year the united states ran a trade deficit of $558 billion. if you look just at the trade in goods, this number jumps to an astounding $737 billion. according to a recent report by the economic policy institute, the growth in the u.s. trade deficit with china alone has led to the loss of almost three million american jobs in the last 10 years. too often the u.s. opens its markets to foreign competition without resip are a -- without access. while we play by the rules here in the united...
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states but with the united states congress. we have passed laws giving various responsibilities and duties to over 63 different agencies having to do with our stewardship of the ocean. and only thing that exists in the executive order is the president not taking any new action but to coordinate and supervise the implementation of the existing laws as passed by this congress under the past four presidents of the united states so that we can come to grips with the dire conditions to the oceans of the world. so i applaud the president. i oppose this amendment that seeks to prohibit essentially the executive branch from implementation of congressional laws that have been passed by the congress. absolutely no other -- this idea that there is any kind of power grab in the executive order, i would invite members to read it. it does not do anything other than to move more efficiently implement laws passed by our congress. i yield back the remainder of my time. the chair: the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. for what purpo
states but with the united states congress. we have passed laws giving various responsibilities and duties to over 63 different agencies having to do with our stewardship of the ocean. and only thing that exists in the executive order is the president not taking any new action but to coordinate and supervise the implementation of the existing laws as passed by this congress under the past four presidents of the united states so that we can come to grips with the dire conditions to the oceans of...
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is the united states willing to take him? >> as a said previously, there are ongoing conversations happening with mr. chen and his wife and chinese officials. those conversations are conducted by chinese officials in beijing. i cannot give you updates on the nature of those conversations. >> for questions about hypothetically seeking a political asylum, you would have to go to the state department. at the white house that is not an issue we handle. that is a state department issue. the questions about political asylum and how it can be requested would be appropriately addressed at the state department. we are in conversations now. i simply cannot give you a moment by moment update on that, but as we have more information, they will make it available. >> what response does the white house have to human rights activists? those who say it appears the u.s. has left him behind, abandoned him? >> it is simply not the case. he made clear in his conversations with officials in beijing he wanted to stay in china. he was very clear abo
is the united states willing to take him? >> as a said previously, there are ongoing conversations happening with mr. chen and his wife and chinese officials. those conversations are conducted by chinese officials in beijing. i cannot give you updates on the nature of those conversations. >> for questions about hypothetically seeking a political asylum, you would have to go to the state department. at the white house that is not an issue we handle. that is a state department issue....
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he might have dinner the presence of the united states. withu might have edidinner the president of the united states. both sides will have armies of persuasion. the democrats will build this on internet technology and applications and the web. and social networks. they will try to take the social characteristics of joe and matching up with other people. >> he did that beautifully. >> feeling that of the people in his neighborhood to do that. -- he leaned back up with people in his neighborhood to do that. people who were the chairman of the bone bank -- phone bank. most of them are still there. the republican national chairman firm that up and have him there. we are going to have two competing business models. he will link him up and other communities they can reach out. both of them will work. edward? -- they work? may come down to a person of one or two of the vote. -- 1% or 2% of the vote. will republican army of persuasion and the republican lessening the democratic money advantage mean if it falls back into the republican column? >>
he might have dinner the presence of the united states. withu might have edidinner the president of the united states. both sides will have armies of persuasion. the democrats will build this on internet technology and applications and the web. and social networks. they will try to take the social characteristics of joe and matching up with other people. >> he did that beautifully. >> feeling that of the people in his neighborhood to do that. -- he leaned back up with people in his...
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in the united states history. through her consummate diplomacy and steadfast democratic ideals, secretarial bright advanced peace in the middle east, nuclear arms control, justice in the balkans and human rights around the world. with unwavering leadership and continued engagement with the global community, she continues her noble pursuit of freedom and dignity for all people. >> [inaudible]. [applause] >> john doar, as african-americans stroveg for justice, john doar led federal efforts to defend quality and enforce civil rights. risking his life to confront injustices around him, he prevented a violent riot, obtained convictions for the killing of civil rights activists and stood by the first african-american student at the university of mississippi during his first day of class. during pivotal moments and in the troubled times of the watergate scandal, john doar fought to protect the core values of liberty, equality and democracy that have made america a leader among nations. [applause] >> bill foege. >> he is
in the united states history. through her consummate diplomacy and steadfast democratic ideals, secretarial bright advanced peace in the middle east, nuclear arms control, justice in the balkans and human rights around the world. with unwavering leadership and continued engagement with the global community, she continues her noble pursuit of freedom and dignity for all people. >> [inaudible]. [applause] >> john doar, as african-americans stroveg for justice, john doar led federal...
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i quote, the catholic bishops of the united states recognizes the serious deficits our country faces and we acknowledge that congress must make difficult decisions about how to allocate burdens and sacrifices and balance resources and needs. however, deficit reduction and fiscal responsibility efforts must protect and not undermine the needs of the poor and the vulnerable people. the proposed cuts to programs in the budget reconciliation fail this basic moral test. the catechism of the catholic church states it is the proper role of government to make it accessible to each what is needed to lead a truly human life -- food, clothing, health, work, education and culture suitable information, the right to establish a family and so on. poor and vulnerable people do not have a powerful lobbyist to advocate their interests but a they have the most compelling needs, end quote. mr. speaker, that paragraph sums up what i feel and what so many of us feel about what my friends on the other side of the aisle are doing. . yes we have to make tough choices, but why are always the tough choices on
i quote, the catholic bishops of the united states recognizes the serious deficits our country faces and we acknowledge that congress must make difficult decisions about how to allocate burdens and sacrifices and balance resources and needs. however, deficit reduction and fiscal responsibility efforts must protect and not undermine the needs of the poor and the vulnerable people. the proposed cuts to programs in the budget reconciliation fail this basic moral test. the catechism of the catholic...
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states -- kindred soul to the united states for the future. so building that ground is essential. we have been ought -- we have been at that now for 10 years, and i know that secretary wolfowitz played an important role in that. that's just been growing and growing and growing. of course, those of us who are enthusiastic about it, as i certainly am, and i know secretary panetta is and secretary clinton is. only want to see it go faster and faster. i think i'mk. one more. the gentleman in the glasses. >> thank you, sir. mike with cnn. you briefly did discuss sequestration, but i wanted to ask whether it happens or not, it does seem to be kind of a possible reality -- what are the concerns you're hearing from the defense industry as a whole about sequestration and what are you -- >> the same things i mentioned that our managers in the government are. this is something that is both by its size and its nature -- i use the word rational. completely irrational from a management point of view. for those of us that tried to keep this complicated progr
states -- kindred soul to the united states for the future. so building that ground is essential. we have been ought -- we have been at that now for 10 years, and i know that secretary wolfowitz played an important role in that. that's just been growing and growing and growing. of course, those of us who are enthusiastic about it, as i certainly am, and i know secretary panetta is and secretary clinton is. only want to see it go faster and faster. i think i'mk. one more. the gentleman in the...
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in 2007 the united states spear headed a u.n. resolution to condemn sex selection abortion worldwide. yet here in the land of the free and the home of the brave we are the only advanced country left in the world that still doesn't restrict sex selection abortion in any way. mr. speaker, a number of academic papers have now published evidence that the practice of sex selection abortion is demonstrably increasing here in the united states, especially but not exclusively in the asian immigrant community. a study by researchers at the university of kentucky -- connecticut published in prenatal diagnosis of 2011 found that male to female live birth sex ratio for chinese, asian indians and koreans clearly succeeded third births and beyond. meeks, deliberate prenatal sex selection is the only plausible explanation. a doctor and three other researchers at the university of california interviewed 65 immigrant indian women in the united states who had sought or were seeking sex selection abortion. they found that 40% of the women interview
in 2007 the united states spear headed a u.n. resolution to condemn sex selection abortion worldwide. yet here in the land of the free and the home of the brave we are the only advanced country left in the world that still doesn't restrict sex selection abortion in any way. mr. speaker, a number of academic papers have now published evidence that the practice of sex selection abortion is demonstrably increasing here in the united states, especially but not exclusively in the asian immigrant...
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and that is staff sergeant mills, 73, cav, united states airborne, united states army. i rise to honor this young men, travis mills, and on april 10, 2012, while out on patrol with his troops in afghanistan, staff sergeant mills almost lost his life during an i.e.d. explosion. he is known for leading his men in combat where they go, he goes. after the explosion, while being airlifted an extraordinary moment was noted by the medic on board. while wounded, he did not shed a tear and asked how his men were doing who were also wounded. he then smiled at them and gave them a wink to reassure them, this is a man who lost four limbs, mr. speaker. it was impressive to say the least. staff sergeant mills lost three limbs initially and then the fourth limb and two short weeks, he was an inspiration. and he embarks upon his recover. it is clear that nothing is going to slow his recovery down. i ask that this poem be placed into the record as i read into the record and it is titled, they'll not take that from you. ." all upon our life's wait, all within these our short lives await.
and that is staff sergeant mills, 73, cav, united states airborne, united states army. i rise to honor this young men, travis mills, and on april 10, 2012, while out on patrol with his troops in afghanistan, staff sergeant mills almost lost his life during an i.e.d. explosion. he is known for leading his men in combat where they go, he goes. after the explosion, while being airlifted an extraordinary moment was noted by the medic on board. while wounded, he did not shed a tear and asked how his...
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what happens increase as an impact here in united states. businesses are more hesitant to invest if they see a lot of uncertainty blooming across the atlantic, because they are not sure whether that is going to mean a further global slowdown, and we are already seeing very slow growth rates and contraction in countries in europe. we had a discussion about how do we strengthen the european project generally in a way that does not harm world economic growth, but moves it forward. i have been clear and not just this week, but over the last two years about what i think needs to be done. we have to put in place firewalls that in short -- insure countries outside of trees that are doing the right thing are not harmed because markets are skittish and nervous. we have to make sure that banks are recapitalized in europe said that investors have confidence, and we have to make sure there is a growth strategy to go along side the need for a fiscal discipline as well as a monetary policy that is promoting the capacity of countries like spain or italy th
what happens increase as an impact here in united states. businesses are more hesitant to invest if they see a lot of uncertainty blooming across the atlantic, because they are not sure whether that is going to mean a further global slowdown, and we are already seeing very slow growth rates and contraction in countries in europe. we had a discussion about how do we strengthen the european project generally in a way that does not harm world economic growth, but moves it forward. i have been...
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of the united states of america. i yield back me balance of my time. the chair: the gentleman yields back. for what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania rise? >> i move to strike the last word. the chair: the gentleman is recognized for five minutes. mr. fattah: let me say a couple of things. our country managed to limp along for a few hundred years, we're the leading nation in the world, the wealthiest nation in the world, the number one superpower, i don't know how we got here with all these imperfections in our voting system but we will try to go forward. this notion that voter i.d.'s, for instance in the state of texas, you have a concealed weapons permit by the state, that's good, you can vote with it. if you have a state i.d. from the state university, that's not good. in our state of pennsylvania, we've got 30 different types of i.d.'s that you can and can't use. the republican governors and legislatures through the our country this year have all come to the same conclusion. it's like a consensus that
of the united states of america. i yield back me balance of my time. the chair: the gentleman yields back. for what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania rise? >> i move to strike the last word. the chair: the gentleman is recognized for five minutes. mr. fattah: let me say a couple of things. our country managed to limp along for a few hundred years, we're the leading nation in the world, the wealthiest nation in the world, the number one superpower, i don't know how we got here...
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right here in the united states, right here in indianapolis. tackling these problems is not always easy. it takes vision, stamina, and courage. it
right here in the united states, right here in indianapolis. tackling these problems is not always easy. it takes vision, stamina, and courage. it
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states the united states of europe. host: allow you to respond to a tweet about why it didn't answer to change take place. he said the answer is republicans. guest: the president can muster his leadership would be a uniting force. and some would say he is the most abysmal president and recent memory. leadership knows how to work with both sides of the aisle. i do not think many americans believe that the republicans are going to support a health care bill if they do not think it is in best interest of the country. republicans are not going to embrace the president if he's not willing to look at reducing the deficit at some point we have to pay our debts -- it is almost unheard of in this country. at some point, we have to pay our debts. you cannot spend more than you earn. if the president put forth policies that the republicans could embrace and had the best interests of this economy long term in mind, they could support of this president. it is also about politics. the present -- the republicans want the white house.
states the united states of europe. host: allow you to respond to a tweet about why it didn't answer to change take place. he said the answer is republicans. guest: the president can muster his leadership would be a uniting force. and some would say he is the most abysmal president and recent memory. leadership knows how to work with both sides of the aisle. i do not think many americans believe that the republicans are going to support a health care bill if they do not think it is in best...